Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Western Isles that have shaped Britain and its peoples and affected its history. If you feel we have left something out please don't hesitate to let us know.
More dates from British history
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Battle of Blore Heath - 1459, Chaplin Returns to England - 1952, 1st British woman News reader - 1955, BBC launches the world's first Ceefax teletext service. - 1974, Steve Redgrave wins 5th Olympic Gold Medal - 2000
Famous historic dates from Western Isles
15th of December 1900 : Flannan Isles Mystery Born
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